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Shattuckite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Shattuckite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Catapleiite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Shattuckite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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